Electric Propulsion Technician for High-Power Satellites

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Spacecraft Propulsion Technician to join the team developing and scaling production of the highest-powered electric propulsion system for orbit. You will support Hall effect thruster assembly, COPV testing, and system-level production acceptance testing in a hands-on role.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in aerospace propulsion, familiarity with MES/MRP, and the ability to work across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on aerospace assembly and test experience in propulsion, pressure systems, fluid systems, or high-reliability hardware.
• Experience with pressure testing, leak checking, proof/burst testing, or COPV handling.
• Familiar with calibrated tools including multimeters, torque wrenches, safety cable guns, and crimpers.
• Demonstrated ownership and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on assembly of the Hall thruster and sub‑assemblies to engineering drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Support system integration and high‑pressure operations following procedures; leak checks, proof testing, pressure system verification on feed system and COPVs.
• Fabricate, bend, fit, and install precision tubing and fluid lines; perform fittings to required standards.
• Fabricate wire harnesses from assembly drawings and electrical schematics.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, quality, and design engineering to resolve hardware issues in real time.
• Follow work instructions and MES system procedures; traceability and material consumption.
• Support setup of vacuum chamber for acceptance and performance testing.
• Support receiving, inspection, and handling of COPVs.
• Practice 5S to maintain clean, efficient workspace.
• Provide process improvement feedback to engineering and production leadership.
• Occasionally support vehicle integration operations and related departments.

Skills

Aerospace assembly

Propulsion systems

Pressure systems

Fluid systems

MES/MRP software

Ownership & problem-solving

Tools

Multimeters

Torque wrenches

Safety cable guns

Crimpers

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Spacecraft Propulsion Technician to join the team developing and scaling production of the highest-powered electric propulsion system for orbit. You will support Hall effect thruster assembly, COPV testing, and system-level production acceptance testing in a hands-on role.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in aerospace propulsion, familiarity with MES/MRP, and the ability to work across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems in a fast-paced